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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.85, 419.16 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.85, 419.16 and 193.42 is: 266.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.85 : 419.16 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.85/419.16 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.85x = 419.16 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.85x = 81,073.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,073.93/303.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.82

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